, with Labour's increase in employer NI contributions from the Budget coming into force last month.
Clair Connibeer, a paddleboard instructor in Fowey, said the activity could have a positive effect on physical and mental wellbeing."It's just so good for body and soul," she said.
"It's a great way to explore different places which we could not necessarily get to via the land."Children are amazing, they leap up on the boards. It would be really good to get more juniors involved."I think that is a really good area for us to focus on moving forwards."
Blue Ewer, a six-time stand-up paddleboard race champion and one of the top 10 in Europe, said he hoped the sport could make it to the Olympics."It is something I would love to happen," he said.
"I keep my fingers crossed and hope the sport keeps growing."
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